Cardiology
A recent study published in the journal BMC Medicine sheds light on the understated global burden of diabetes in women, revealing that the disease disproportionately affects women due to sex-specific health conditions, unequal healthcare access, and underrepresentation in clinical trials. The research highlights the significant increase in age-standardized incidence, mortality,
Cardiology
Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago have conducted a comprehensive review of the sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i), a class of medications initially developed for glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but found to have broader cardiometabolic impacts. The study discusses the proposed mechanisms of action of
Hospitals
Hamilton Medical Center (HMC) has demonstrated exceptional commitment to providing top-quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients, earning the American College of Cardiology's NCDR Chest Pain -- MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. This recognition highlights HMC's dedication to adhering to the highest standards
Hospitals
Stormont Vail Health is proud to announce that it has received the American College of Cardiology's (ACC) NCDR Chest Pain -- MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. This prestigious recognition highlights the hospital's dedication to exceptional care for heart attack patients, making it one
Hospitals
Marshfield Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center-Weston, part of Marshfield Clinic Health System, have demonstrated sustained, high-level performance in delivering quality care to heart attack patients by receiving the American College of Cardiology's National Cardiovascular Data Registry (NCDR) Chest Pain -- MI Registry Performance Achievement Awards for 2025.
Hospitals
The Cleveland Clinic, a renowned hospital for cardiology and heart surgery, has lost its top spot in the national rankings for the first time in 30 years. According to the U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, the Clinic has fallen to No. 3 in the category,
Hospitals
The University of Chicago Medical Center's Cancer program has solidified its position as the best in Illinois for the third consecutive year, earning a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report's 2025-26 Best Hospitals rankings. The Medical Center earned national recognition in 10
Cardiology
A letter published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Cardiology has shed light on the limited effectiveness and safety concerns associated with semaglutide, a medication primarily used for weight loss. According to the letter, semaglutide has several significant limitations, including weight regain after treatment is stopped, a
Cardiology
A groundbreaking report on symmetry breaking and the evolution of development has shed new light on the mysteries of heart development. According to research led by A.R. Palmer of the University of Alberta, the complexity of heart development has been shaped by a combination of genetic and environmental factors
Cardiology
Researchers from Poland have discovered that dietary trans fatty acids are incorporated into human atheromatous plaques, potentially contributing to the development of atherosclerosis. According to a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition, the team found that trans isomers of unsaturated fatty acids, particularly linolelaidic acid and elaidic acid,
Cardiology
Medicure Inc. has announced the initiation of a development program for a new drug combining MC-1 and an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), targeting the treatment of hypertension in patients with metabolic syndrome. This debilitating condition affects approximately 50 million adults in the United States, according to the American Heart Association.
Cardiology
Scientists at Jefferson Medical College have made a breakthrough in understanding the molecular mechanisms behind hypertension. By targeting the Gq signaling pathway, they may have found a new approach to developing therapies for high blood pressure. The research, led by Andrea Eckhart, PhD, focused on the role of the Gq
